Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett)

[skinsfan_nn]

No DJ Hackett signing today.....

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/

Posted at 6:20 PM ET, 05/ 3/2009
No DJ Hackett Signing Imminent

The Redskins offered Hackett a contract following his tryout this weekend, and wanted him to join the team starting Monday for the first of 4 OTA sessions this week. Hackett was interested in signing but a personal matter will preclude him from being here this week and so any potential signing is on hold, according to a league source.

The Skins resume OTAs in June and could have a full compliment of receivers back healhty by then. Talks between the team and Hackett could resume at that point - the Skins are only really offering one-year, vet minimum deal at this time, anyway - and the Redskins also expect to hear back from WR Kelley Washington in a week or so, after offering him a deal as well after his tryout. Washington is expected to participate in Baltimore's upcoming mini-camp and make a decision on a new team following that.

[tryfuhl]

Neither have signed yet

some sort of personal issue has Hackett away for a week or so

washington still has to visit baltimore

[Skinz4life]

I think it would be a great idea to add both of these guys to the roster because you need a good mix of youth and vets. I think I'd rather see Washington stick on the opening day roster just because of his special team ability. The reality of the situation is if we have to count on Hackett or Washington for anything more than to be the 3rd reciever at best then we are probably in trouble.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Skinz4life

I think it would be a great idea to add both of these guys to the roster because you need a good mix of youth and vets. I think I'd rather see Washington stick on the opening day roster just because of his special team ability. The reality of the situation is if we have to count on Hackett or Washington for anything more than to be the 3rd reciever at best then we are probably in trouble.

When Hackett is healthy, he's pretty good #3 receiver.. I don't know much about Washington, but from what I have seen, he might not be that bad..

[vallin21]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

When Hackett is healthy, he's pretty good #3 receiver.. I don't know much about Washington, but from what I have seen, he might not be that bad..

Regardless of who we sign, both are cheaper and arguably more talented #3's than Thrash. I'd tend to lean towards signing Washington because he can fill the void at Sepcial Teams, and he's more durable than Hackett.

[GMScud]

Regardless of who we sign, I don't like the fact that Kelly is still rehabbing a bad knee and the same hammy that bothered Devin Thomas last year is already acting up. I want our 2nd year receivers to work out a helluva lot more than I want Hackett on this team.

[GridIron26]

I agree, I'm wondering about Thomas and Kelly, as well.. But I gotta say, this doesn't look good for Kelly though.. If I could choose, I would sign either Hackett or Washington but play Kelly and Thomas more, and see if they could make Hackett or Washington to be expendable.. Although if I had my way, I think it's better to make Washington priority to sign than with Hackett due to his abilities to be on special team..

Whichever way Redskins will go; I expect them to know not to do anything that would stunt Thomas and Kelly's growth..

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Regardless of who we sign, I don't like the fact that Kelly is still rehabbing a bad knee and the same hammy that bothered Devin Thomas last year is already acting up. I want our 2nd year receivers to work out a helluva lot more than I want Hackett on this team.

They both need to grow a pair and step up. Now I know why we trade our 2nd round picks every year.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Skinz4life

I think it would be a great idea to add both of these guys to the roster because you need a good mix of youth and vets. I think I'd rather see Washington stick on the opening day roster just because of his special team ability. The reality of the situation is if we have to count on Hackett or Washington for anything more than to be the 3rd reciever at best then we are probably in trouble.

not to dog on Thrash because of everything that he's done for us, but it can't really get much worse at a #3 spot, hackett could be like reche caldwell for us, a possession receiver

but more than 3rd i'm with you, it's silly that we've got ARE in the 2nd spot as it is, and paying him like a 1st

[ChickenMonkey]

We should sign and play Hackett and Washington.....I could care less if Thomas or Kelly see playing time..You should earn a roster spot not be given one because youre a 2nd round pick. Dont see us going into another season with gimpy, suspect WR's waiting for them to develop..There were several WR's from the Broncos, Rams etc who were drafted in the same season as these 2 and contributed right out of the gate...... My philosohpy is RIDE or DIE....This is the NFL they should learn to be a pros ASAP

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

We should sign and play Hackett and Washington.....I could care less if Thomas or Kelly see playing time..You should earn a roster spot not be given one because youre a 2nd round pick. Dont see us going into another season with gimpy, suspect WR's waiting for them to develop..There were several WR's from the Broncos, Rams etc who were drafted in the same season as these 2 and contributed right out of the gate...... My philosohpy is RIDE or DIE....This is the NFL they should learn to be a pros ASAP

I want to see the best available talent we have available on the field PERIOD, at any position.

I would like to hope that one of two WR's from last years rookie class can step up. But that has to be proven through practice and understanding the playbook, also being healthy enough to go, which to this point neither has been able to do so.

You have to go with the best players available at the end of the day. Whoever gives you the best chance to win football games!

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

We should sign and play Hackett and Washington.....I could care less if Thomas or Kelly see playing time..You should earn a roster spot not be given one because youre a 2nd round pick. Dont see us going into another season with gimpy, suspect WR's waiting for them to develop..There were several WR's from the Broncos, Rams etc who were drafted in the same season as these 2 and contributed right out of the gate...... My philosohpy is RIDE or DIE....This is the NFL they should learn to be a pros ASAP

I wouldn't expect Hackett or Washington to become immediate contributors even if they are signed. There's a reason they are free agents. Are they not "gimpy" and/or "suspect wide receivers?" Hackett is injury prone and heading for his 3rd team in 3 years, and Washington has yet to stick anywhere. Just b/c they've been around the league longer doesn't make them safer bets than our 2nd year WRs.

I agree that you shouldn't be given a roster spot simply b/c of your draft position. But the WR position more often than not takes time to translate from success in college to success in the NFL. There are exceptions like Jackson (philly), Avery (st.louis), and Royal (denver) who were given the chance to start right away and had some success. But you don't draft two guys in the 2nd round and then cut the cord right away b/c they aren't immediate hits.

However I think either Hackett or Washington could be an upgrade over Thrash, for the record.

[Redskin Warrior]

I got excited for nothing I thought it was Nate Washington

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Redskin Warrior

I got excited for nothing I thought it was Nate Washington

It's fine as long as it is not George Washington. That guy has seriously lost a step. He hasn't made a big catch in years.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by Lotus

It's fine as long as it is not George Washington. That guy has seriously lost a step. He hasn't made a big catch in years.

Yeah, but I seriously see more of him than Jackson, Grant, or Franklin. If it wasn't for George, dude, I wouldn't see any faces!